United Arab Emirates: Leek Market Overview 2021

Leek Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The leek market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Leek consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from the United Arab Emirates; which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, leek exports declined rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X tonnes) was the main destination for leek exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Seychelles totaled -X%.

In value terms, Seychelles ($X) also remains the key foreign market for leek exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Seychelles amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average leek export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Seychelles.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Seychelles amounted to -X% per year.

Leek Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2019, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports shrank to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest leek supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leek to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

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Indonesia (591K tonnes) remains the largest leek consuming country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, leek consumption in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (230K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (162K tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the world?

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Indonesia (591K tonnes) remains the largest leek producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, leek production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (234K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (156K tonnes), with a 6.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($538K) constituted the largest supplier of leek to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($136K), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 8.3% share.

What are the leading importers of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, Seychelles ($2.5K) remains the key foreign market for leek exports from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2019, the average leek export price amounted to $1,225 per tonne, which is down by -21.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2019, the average leek import price amounted to $2,626 per tonne, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year.